Description
Make your own Sweet and Sour Sauce – McDonald’s Copycat in just 5 minutes! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for dipping chicken nuggets, fries, or adding to stir-fries. With its delightful blend of apricot preserves and pineapple juice, this homemade sauce captures the tangy sweetness of the classic McDonald’s version without any preservatives. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a family meal, this vibrant sauce will elevate your dishes and satisfy everyone’s cravings.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1½ teaspoons vinegar
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and kosher salt.
- Use a whisk to combine all ingredients until smooth.
- If the jam is chunky, use a mini food processor or stick blender to achieve a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg